The Tonight Show: The Copper Clapper Caper
Jack Webb Can Joke With The Best of ‘Em!
Way back in 1968, Mr. Jack Webb had brought Dragnet back to prime time television, in my personal favorite incarnation of the series. Though his character, Joe Friday, was a no-nonsense police sergeant, Mr. Webb was open to poking fun at himself, and he did just that in this celebrated skit from The Tonight Show.
I don’t know if this was done in one take or not, but it’s masterful and a fan favorite, and it consistently made it on Tonight Show prime time specials and home video compilations.
I really miss Johnny, and the special touch he brought to The Tonight Show. In any event, enjoy this classic TV comedy moment!
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Categories: Fridays for Friday, Television, Video Fridays for Friday, Jack Webb, Joe Friday, Television
Just fabulous and so funny I laughed and Laughed aloud. Two greats making life easier. I think my negative attitude is changing to positve or at least to more humorus!
Thank you for this great segment.
Classic & unforgettable!!! The skit & the gentlemen.
NWVeryBerry, I love this segment and particularly like how they seem to be egging each other on, seeing who will be the first to crack!
Thelma, these guys are two of the alltime greats! I love this skit and also remember how it always made it on to Johnny’s annual prime-time specials!